Articles filed under Basketball
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Youth sports participation on the rise, while pickleball continues setting the pace for adultsApr 26, 2025 1:02 pm - In 2024, for the third year in a row, pickleball saw the largest increase in participation. This is the third consecutive time that the NSGA’s Sports Participation in the U.S. report has tracked a growth in pickleball participation of at least 50% year-over-year.
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Stevenson High School graduate Brunson wins award as NBA’s clutch playerApr 23, 2025 7:31 pm - New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is the recipient of the Jerry West Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
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NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directlyApr 21, 2025 7:10 pm - The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expect...
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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pickApr 21, 2025 2:52 pm - Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The program announced Flagg's move in a social media post Monday following...
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It’s a 3-peat: ‘Cancun’ Bulls didn’t throw in beach towel, but where do they go from here?Apr 19, 2025 7:58 pm - Yes, the Bulls played with more intensity in the second half, but a 24-point halftime deficit proved too much to overcome and their season is now mercifully over thanks to a 109-90 drubbing at the hands of their Play-In nemesis, the Miami Heat.
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Herro scores 30 points to lead Heat past Hawks 123-114 in OT in play-in and into NBA playoffsApr 18, 2025 11:02 pm - Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history. Miami will play at Cleveland on Sunday night in the opening game of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Karnisovas content to keep waiting for young Bulls to blossomApr 17, 2025 6:25 pm - Arturas Karnisovas suggested Thursday the 39-win Bulls are on the “right path.” Are they? The answer will require more waiting.
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Bullies of the Beach: Bulls season ends with decisive loss to MiamiApr 16, 2025 10:22 pm - The Bulls got a needed dose of reality Wednesday as their playoff dreams were ruined and their season ended by the Miami Heat. On to the draft lottery.
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Buzelis’ strong finish gives Bulls a chance to advance past play-inApr 15, 2025 8:51 pm - The Bulls are promoting Matas Buzelis for the NBA’s all-rookie team. He has been one of the league’s best rookies, at least after becoming a starter in early February.
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Pizzotti ready to guide DePaul women’s basketballApr 15, 2025 8:31 pm - Jill Pizzotti is the new DePaul women’s basketball coach, replacing her mentor Doug Bruno.